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City homeless director Doug Logan is beginning the process of outlining a concrete plan to address homelessness in the region.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2015
Homelessness director lays out city’s proposals

Doug Logan, the city’s special initiatives director for chronic homelessness, has outlined a series of potential plans of action to address the issue on a regional basis — including possible funding sources.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 5, 2015
School Board may settle case with families of suicide victims

Three suits against the School Board may be settled this week if it decides to approve the settlement agreement and pay out $600,000 in damages to three families of dead teenagers.

  • Sarasota
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The Town Commission will review a funding request tonight by the Longboat Key Chamber of  Commerce for the town's 60th anniversary celebration next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 5, 2015
Town Commission discusses issues with Sarasota County

The Longboat Key Town Commission also holds a regular meeting tonight to discuss 60th anniversary party funding among other topics.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 5, 2015
WISH: Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish hosts white party at Michael's On East

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Michael Israel benefits the Payton Wright Foundation

The Payton Wright Foundation, which benefits children with brain cancer and their families, hosted an evening with performance painter Michael Israel Oct. 3.

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Sarasota Ballet dancer Caitlin Gish leads young dancers on the stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Sarasota Ballet mixes tea time with tutus

Tea & Tutus invites young dancers and families to enjoy a performance by the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA teacher Sarah Bryan holds Axel Rose a Burmese python.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
Feathers fly at ODA wildlife presentation

Out-of-Door Academy hosts Matthews Wildlife Rescue Inc. for a presentation on conservation.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The downtown CRA helped fund public projects and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2015
City searches for way to preserve spirit of CRA

At a special meeting Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission directed staff to explore a variety of different options for replacing the function of the downtown community redevelopment area, set to expire next year.

  • Sarasota
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If you love barbecue food, live music and local beer, there's an event this weekend for you!
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club to host Beer, Bands & BBQ

Do you enjoy a good local brew,barbecue food and live music?

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 2, 2015
Five things to consider before adopting a dog

October is national adopt-a-dog month — have you considered rescuing?

  • East County
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Palmer Point Park, in the Midnight Pass Area
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 2, 2015
Sheriff investigates death near Midnight Pass

The Sheriff did not find identifying information at the scene, but released the victim’s the following morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two home burglaries were reported Sept. 25 and are not related to recent car burglaries.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 2, 2015
Two Key residential burglaries reported

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming said the burglaries aren’t linked to the recent car theft and car burglary suspects.

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Ponds provide storage for storm water and other runoff. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2015
Lorraine Road expansion project progresses

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has purchased five acres for storm water retention.

  • East County
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(Lori Sax) David Verinder has been with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System since 2006, when he was named CFO. He was promoted to CEO in July 2014.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial considers big purchase

Troubles at Venice Regional Bayfront Health have led to speculation about a new owner.

  • Sarasota
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The Applebee's in downtown Sarasota opened in the late 1990s.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Applebee’s leaves downtown Sarasota

RE/Max Alliance Group Realtor Stan Rutstein is marketing the 169-seat Main Street restaurant space, which Applebee’s left today.

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